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I'm Tired of Pretending

S02E09·7.0·December 4, 2013·1h·CMT

Maddie wants to spend more time with Deacon and Teddy begins to feel like he's being replaced. Rayna is struggling to strike the right balance with the two dads and their fatherhood responsibilities. Meanwhile, Lamar makes a plea to Rayna to secure Tandy's support as a character witness. Charlie has declared his love for Juliette but she couldn't be more distracted by the fact that Layla's career is stealing some of her spotlight. Zoey and Avery make plans to visit Scarlett on the road in an effort to boost her spirits, though that feeling may be short-lived.

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#17In Season 2of 18 rated episodes

#88All-timeof 117 rated episodes

−0.9vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.9

2013First airedDecember 4, 2013

Guest stars

Ed Amatrudoas Glenn Goodman

Aubrey Sheaas Layla Grant

Judith Hoagas Tandy Hampton

Chaley Roseas Zoey Dalton

Powers Bootheas Lamar Wyatt

Kimberly Williams-Paisleyas Peggy Kenter

Christina Changas Megan Vannoy

Charlie Bewleyas Charles Wentworth

Mario Lopezas Mario Lopez

Derek Krantzas Brent

Jason Douglasas Dashell Brinks

Jeremy Childsas Albert

Matt Walbergas Emcee

Al Gilmeras Fan #2

Crew

Kevin DowlingDirector

David HandelmanWriter

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